The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) launched in 2019 aims to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to all rural households by 2024. A 'functional' tap connection under JJM is defined as providing water at what minimum standard?
- A 10 litres per capita per day (LPCD)
- B 40 LPCD of potable water
- C 55 LPCD of potable water on regular basis ✓
- D 70 LPCD of safe drinking water
Correct answer: C. 55 LPCD of potable water on regular basis
Explanation
Under Jal Jeevan Mission, a 'Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC)' is defined as a tap connection providing at least 55 litres per capita per day (LPCD) of safe and adequate drinking water on a regular basis (throughout the year), of prescribed quality (as per BIS 10500 standards). The earlier rural water supply norm was 40 LPCD; JJM raised this to 55 LPCD to align with improved standards of living.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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